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Slice of Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake with fresh strawberries on top

Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

A delightful dessert combining the rich flavors of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the cheesecake layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 0.5 cups sugar for cheesecake layer
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cheesecake layer
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For topping
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries fresh

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
Cheesecake Layer
  1. For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture gently.
Assembly
  1. Once the cake layers are cool, place one layer on a serving plate, top with half of the cheesecake mixture, and half of the strawberries.
  2. Add the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining cheesecake mixture over it.
  3. Top with the remaining strawberries. Chill the cheesecake for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Don’t overmix the cake batter; mix until just combined to keep the cake light and tender. For a cleaner slice, run a knife under hot water before cutting the cheesecake, then wipe it dry before cutting into the cake. Feel free to use other fruits like raspberries or blueberries if you prefer different toppings.